The object of this Part is to ensure that—
(a)
offshore petroleum facilities are constructed, installed, operated, modified
and decommissioned in the adjacent area only in accordance with safety cases
that have been accepted by the Safety Authority; and
(b)
safety cases for offshore petroleum facilities or proposed offshore petroleum
facilities make provision for the following matters in relation to the health
and safety of persons at or near the facilities:
(i)
the identification of hazards, and assessment of risks;
(ii)
the implementation of measures to eliminate the hazards,
or otherwise control the risks;
(iii)
a comprehensive and integrated system for management of
the hazards and risks;
(iv)
monitoring, audit, review and continuous improvement; and
(c) the
risks to the health and safety of persons at the facilities are reduced to a
level that is as low as reasonably practicable.